BMW 5 series 2011 vs Mazda CX-7 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 45 HP more power than Mazda CX-7, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mazda CX-7. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 69 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda CX-7 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.65 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 20 cm longer than the Mazda CX-7, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 774 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-7. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-7, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 6200 | |
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